The Book of Mormon stands beside the Bible as cornerstones of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Believed to have been translated by the prophet Joseph Smith from ancient writings inscribed on golden plates, the Book of Mormon is an account of people living in the Western Hemisphere in a timeline that parallels that of the Bible, describing a thousand years of loss, discovery, war, peace, and spiritual principles that focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ. This handbook explores the Book of Mormon, probing its principal themes and historical foundation, and focuses on key selections that offer insight into contemporary Mormon beliefs and scriptural emphases.